…that reducing logging from historic levels has contributed to catastrophic wildfires and overgrown forests. Strategic thinning and responsible land management, he said, could improve forest health and potentially increase runoff…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…where consumers are responding not only to pistachios’ nutritional value but also to California’s sustainability story. According to Kreps, pistachio growers are excelling at regenerative practices, soil health, and reduced…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
How Sodium Interferes: Potassium plays a critical role in nut development, yield, and overall tree health—but in many California orchards, growers struggle to get adequate potassium into leaf tissue. In…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…said, there is no backup plan for water delivery, agriculture, or public health in those regions. Immigration and labor rounded out the conversation. Duarte argued that agriculture needs a permanent,…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…out to sea. He tied current orchard removals under SGMA to rising public health concerns, noting spikes in respiratory illness in areas where orchards have been removed and dust has…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…Walnuts are rich in omega-3s, fiber, and healthy fats, with emerging research pointing to benefits for heart health, gut health, sleep quality, brain function, and even colorectal cancer prevention. From…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…healthy food, barriers tend to fall. “Nutrition matters,” he said, adding that California’s permanent crops offer something few regions can match. The conversation quickly turned to water, where Kreps was…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…a versatile ingredient for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Health research is a major pillar of that effort. Verloop highlighted studies linking walnuts to improved heart health, gut health, sleep quality,…
Post-Bloom Nutrition: Setting Today’s Crop and Preparing for Next Year
Post-Bloom Nutrition: As California tree crops move out of bloom and into early fruit development, nutrition strategies shift toward supporting crop set, nut fill, and long-term orchard health. In a…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…Expo directly mirror issues faced in the West. Sessions routinely address water-use efficiency, irrigation technology, pest and disease management, soil health, precision agriculture tools, and strategies for improving operational efficiency….
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…scientific research and modernization. Farmers across the country were adopting new practices aimed at improving productivity, restoring soil health, and strengthening regional agricultural economies. This period marked an important transition,…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…on proactive steps that protect tree health before problems take hold. For almond growers, the conversation turns to red leaf blotch, an emerging disease that expanded farther south than expected…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
…bloom-time diseases aren’t appropriately managed. If you’re planning your almond spray program or want to protect yield, tree health, and chemical longevity, this is a must-listen episode. Bloom time is…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…the full interview to hear Russell Taylor break down soil health, regulations, real-world trial results, and where California agriculture is headed next. Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming…